Women who are pregnant or realise they are pregnant after returning from Brazil should see their doctor for advice.

Women who are pregnant and whose partner has returned from Brazil are advised to avoid unprotected sex for the duration of their pregnancy.

There have been 44 confirmed cases of Zika virus in Australia this year, all acquired overseas.

Measures are in place at first points of entry across Australia to minimise the risk of importation of the mosquitoes that can transmit Zika virus, including pest control of all aircraft arriving in Australia.